Postcode Analysis Ipswich, East of England

BROOMWADE CLOSE, IP2 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMWADE CLOSE, IP2 0ED.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

68%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IP2 0ED is a young, economically active community — 68% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 31.7% year-on-year.

home £134,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP2 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broomwade Close, 1.1km from Ipswich in Ipswich. Administratively it sits within Gipping ward and the Ipswich constituency.

IP2 0ED is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 31.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP2 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00170852 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP2 0ED. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.1%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

68%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 131,250

4 sales · Mean £ 135,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IP2 0ED is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences95
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order22
Vehicle crime21
Shoplifting20

school Local Schools

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Ranelagh Primary School

Good296 pupils0.5 km
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Good206 pupils0.8 km
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Westbridge Academy

Good9 pupils0.8 km
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Good406 pupils0.8 km
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Stone Lodge Academy

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Handford Hall Primary School

Good345 pupils1.0 km
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Chantry Academy

Good885 pupils1.1 km
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Hillside Primary School

Requires Improvement493 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Novotel Hotel1.0 km
  • Kingsley House Hotel0.6 km
  • Selig Suffolk Trust1.0 km
  • The Station Hotel0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Cineworld Cinemas0.9 km
  • DOUGH&co / Burger Amour Ipswich0.9 km
  • McDonalds0.9 km
  • Jack's Cafe0.6 km
  • Coffee Cat0.9 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Dickens News and Off Licence0.9 km
  • Lavender News0.7 km
  • Blossom Rose's Cakes & K Ltd0.9 km
  • Daily Fresh0.9 km
  • Halal Connection0.9 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Earl Kitchener Public House0.8 km
  • Curve0.9 km
  • Pauls Sports Club0.8 km
  • St Judes Tavern0.9 km
  • The Mermaid Public House0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Lucky House0.9 km
  • Fortune Cookie0.9 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • PFK Takeaway0.2 km
  • Ts Shawrma1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's Superstore0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ipswich Station0.6 km
  • Derby Road3.1 km
  • Westerfield3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Compair Crescent0.1 km
  • Compair Crescent0.1 km
  • Bibb Way0.3 km
  • Bingo Hall0.3 km
  • Build Center0.4 km